Our expert analysts researched and ranked the top branding agencies in California that help businesses form a strong identity and foster customer loyalty. You can filter listings by team size, reviews, budget and city to find the right fit for your business needs.

Best California Branding Agency Rankings

128 Companies - Rankings updated: August 19, 2026

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  • Thrasher Design Studio

    Design Is Thinking Made Visual

    Thrasher Design Studio a creative studio focused on brand development, visual positioning, and the marketing that brings it to life...

    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • AssistaNova

    Fueling the Rise of Startups

    Assistanova is a California-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, web design, content creation, ppc, and motion graphics. We deliver tailored strategies to help businesses thrive online with innovative solutions and measurable results...

    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Evolving World Marketing

    Digital Marketing Excellence

    We are a Los Angeles based ROI-Driven digital marketing agency. Our group of experienced industry experts are determined to fill in the marketing gaps that companies face in today's ever-changing technological world. We offer tailored solutions for Paid Search, Email Marketing, SEO, Product Placement, Media...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Spring Digital

    Elevate Your Digital Marketing Strategy.

    Spring Digital is a full-service solution-based digital marketing agency focused on enhancing usability and lead generation...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Fox Digital Creatives

    Helping Brands Thrive With Next-Level Solutions

    Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Ankr Media Group

    Smarter Design Faster Launches Elevated Results

    Ankr Media Group is an Inland Empire-based digital agency specializing in web design, branding, and SEO. We help local and national brands grow through strategic, high-impact digital solutions...

    Location
    Montclair, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Overly Social

    Result Driven and Full Services

    Overly Social is a Marketing Agency in Los Angeles and Ventura County. Rated a Top Marketing & Media Company in Westlake Village. We strive in building the most engaging and profitable digital marketing strategies for your brand...

    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • BOND Creative Agency

    For Opportunities That Must Be Taken.

    Bond is a brand design consultancy focused on innovation. You provide the opportunity, and well create the brand to seize it...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Pretty Great

    A Growth Partner Built for Vcs and Their Portfolio

    Pretty Great® is an integrated creative studio designed and run like a talent management company. We search the world for the best creative talent, and we connect them with brands...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Design Spinners

    Elevate Your Brand to New Heights

    We specialize in providing custom graphic and web design solutions tailored to diverse industries such as technology, law, health, retail, marketing, and fashion. Our top-rated services include branding and logo design, website design and maintenance, print marketing, presentation design, online social media...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.7 4.7 (37)

  • Naked Development

    We are a Creative Development Agency & Consultancy.

    We don't just build apps, we build app companies. Our CA-based team of entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries partner with new Founders and business owners to design, develop, & launch apps that solve real problems, and avoid the costly missteps most startups make. Got an idea? Let's chat...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    2.6 2.6 (3)
    4.2 4.2 (11)

  • Check

    Rethink Everything

    We use technology to create undeniably brilliant work for companies with taste. Brands like Adidas, Quidax, NLNG, Propel have trusted us to bring their visions to life. Let's do the same for you...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (29)

  • Earp Creative

    Design that Drives Revenue.

    Earp Creative is a Newport Beach design studio specializing in brand identity, websites, and marketing materials that drive real business results...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (48)

  • Funkhaus

    Demystifying Creative

    Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • The Brand Collective

    We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.

    We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands. Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...

    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.0 4.0 (3)

  • Sweetcode Lab Inc.

    Your Dedicated Design & Development Boutique

    Sweetcode Lab Inc. is a customer-focused design and development agency. Our team of reliable experts focuses on UI/UX design and software development, along with complete support for startups, small and medium-sized businesses...

    Location
    Lincoln, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Transformed Design Inc.

    Transforming Businesses To Reach Their Full Potential

    Transformed Design Inc. helps businesses grow through strategic web design, branding, and digital marketing. We create professional websites and brand identities that strengthen credibility, improve online visibility, and help companies attract more customers. Our work focuses on combining creative design...

    Location
    Oceanside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • 77million

    Digital Marketing Company

    77million is the Best Digital Marketing Company in USA offers Branding, Marketing & SEO solution to local businesses. Ensure your business growth today with us...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
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  • UZIMEDIA

    Your Truth, Beautifully Designed.

    We create designs that capture the truth of your brand so you make stronger connections with your customers. Our passion is to dive joyfully into your passion & create a unique authentic meaningful visual expression to attract your ideal audience...

    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • TRÜF Creative

    We Design Things Your Consumers Love To See

    TRÜF is a Los Angeles based creative design studio specializing in brand identity, graphic design, web design, and illustration for visionary brands across diverse industries. The studio combines strategic thinking with modernist design principles to create bold visual identities that differentiate...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Ankord Media

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Crafting Brands Elevating Experiences

    Ankord Media is a creative agency specializing in branding, website design, product UX/UI, and digital experiences. We help startups, nonprofits, and businesses elevate their brands with modern, impactful design solutions tailored to drive growth and engagement...

    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • Lund Design Co.

    Design That Connects

    Lund Design Co. is an independent studio specializing in brand identities, interactive design systems, and custom typefaces...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • TinyWins

    Creating Win-Wins For All

    Were not just an agency, a studio, a consultancy, or a digital shop were all of them combined. Thats what makes TinyWins truly unique. From Salesforce to Slack, and Stanford to Samsung (just to name a few), we've spent the past seven years building and continually earning the trust of some of the worlds most...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Kovach Marketing

    Crafting Legacies. Building Futures.

    Kovach Marketing is the go-to integrated marketing communications firm for the homebuilding and real estate industries. Our unwavering commitment to creating and nurturing enduring brands and communities has propelled us to lead branding and marketing initiatives for esteemed Fortune 500 companies, top-tier...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Onerity

    Discover unparalleled UI/UX design with us, your final destination.

    Onerity is a product-consulting and UI/UX design studio with offices in Cupertino, California and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It specializes in product consulting, user interface and experience (UI/UX) design, branding, and creative digital graphics. Onerity helps businesses transform ideas into intuitive...

    Location
    Cupertino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Amanda M. Vo

    Design That Speaks Your Truth

    Hi, I'm Amanda, an art director and senior graphic designer based in San Francisco, specializing in brand development and visual identity design...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Website Turbix

    We'll Build You An Amazing Website

    At Website Turbix, Our expert website developers are professionals in making innovative website designs according to customer requirements...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    2.3 2.3 (1)
    1.0 1.0 (1)

  • Tastebuds

    Expert Small Business Marketing Consultant

    Tastebuds employs a four-pronged approach to web and brand strategy. Design, content, SEO, and social media are the interconnected realms that are addressed, however, collaborations with clients may focus on any one of them, in coordination with what a client already has in place...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Studio Misfits

    Innovative Web Design & Marketing for Modern Brands and Businesses

    We are passionate about helping contemporary brands create amazing experiences online so that they can reach their audience with laser precision, drive sales and grow their business...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • Aerial Canvas

    Premier Full-Service Real Estate Marketing Agency in California

    Aerial Canvas is a full-service Digital and Music Marketing agency that consistently provides the highest quality photography, cinematography, aerial drone services, 3D tours, websites, and other real estate marketing solutions. Our dedicated team works around the clock to help you leverage your time...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (127)

  • 3 Moons Studio

    Social Media Management + Website Design

    3 Moons Studio assists companies in expanding their operations by developing robust websites. You won't have any trouble using and managing our webpages at all. You will receive a website that functions well for your company and is prepared to expand, constructed with the most up-to-date and advanced tools...

    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
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  • TechWebsters Pvt Ltd

    Igniting Your Online Presence by Going the Extra Mile.

    Techwebsters is a web design and development agency excel in delivering customized, interactive digital solutions for businesses...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Blue Ocean Productions

    We Create Videos That Bring Your Stories, Ideas and Brands to Life!

    Blue Ocean Productions is a full-service video production company that provides professional video production services for B2B. We can shoot in a studio, in the field, using drones from the air and underwater with underwater cameras. Contact us for a free consultation to design the video you need...

    Location
    Ventura, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (60)

  • Green Eyes Design Studio

    Designing Brands, Elevating Experiences

    Welcome to Green Eyes Design Studio! We Are A creative design studio helping businesses grow through better design & strategy. Currently based in Irvine, California...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • GlobeSign

    Your Vision. Our Strategy. Real Results.

    At GlobeSign, each project begins with a strategic consultation to fully understand the clients objectives, target audience, and digital goals. For this project, our goal was to deliver a tailored digital solution that enhances online visibility, engages users effectively, and drives measurable results...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (36)

  • Bukuji

    We'll Get You to the Top.

    Bukuji is a Los Angeles based digital marketing and advertising agency...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
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  • Q M Design Group

    Helping You Find Your Visual Voice.

    With a corporate background and a casual approach, we specialize in creative problem-solving to deliver the most effective and memorable communications for our clients. Our team is dedicated to producing innovative solutions that stand out from the crowd. We strive to create impactful campaigns that captivate...

    Location
    Santa Clarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Murrieta Marketing

    Expert Design Services That Match Your Budget & Goals.

    Founded in 2023, Murrieta Marketing began with one clear mission: to deliver outstanding marketing services to local businesses at affordable rates, free from the high costs typical of large urban agencies. We're passionate about supporting our clients in expanding their brands and strengthening their...

    Location
    Murrieta, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • M2 Digital Media Group

    Chicago,IL Based Internet Marketing Agency Focused On Helping Businesses.

    M2 Digital Media Group, Inc is a Chicago, IL based online business development company helping small to medium businesses with a full suite of online marketing services...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.8 4.8 (9)

  • Business Casual

    Dare To Be Mediocre

    Business Casual is a creative studio focused on branding, identity, illustration, fashion, merchandising, and product & packaging designand wed be excited to collaborate with you!...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Grapeshoot

    Grapeshoot Is a Graphic Design and Creative Agency.

    Grapeshoot is a brand development and marketing agency offering global-quality corporate and product communications services. Our team specializes in providing creative design, expert analysis, and customized client service for your company's demands, without the high overhead costs and lag time associated...

    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Net Snipers Media

    We Make It Rank, Globally and Locally.

    At Net Snipers Media, a San Diego-based Digital Marketing Agency with over 12 years of experience and a global team of 75+ professionals, we're passionate about helping local businesses thrive. Our digital marketing services are tailored to local business owners to boost their online presence and drive more...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (46)

  • The Savage Bureau

    Brand Experiences That You Will Love!

    The Savage Bureau is a design agency founded by a team of three experienced professionals who have been working together for over 15 years. Our agency offers a unique combination of branding, UX design, and development services, making us the perfect partner for any project...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.7 4.7 (3)

  • Brown Marketing

    Curating Hospitality Stories

    Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling...

    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Sprout Marketing and Design

    Affordable Websites for Service Providers

    Sprout Marketing and Advising specializes in website design, with a particular focus on nurturing and enhancing service-based companies in Northern California and Central Arizona. Dedicated to collaborating with small to mid-size businesses, I find fulfillment in direct engagement with company owners...

    Location
    Folsom, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (27)

  • MyCali Designs

    Helping build and grow your business.

    MyCali Designs is based in Woodland. As a highly-rated design and marketing agency, we are dedicated to achieving results that drive your business success. Our approach centers around actively listening to you, ensuring we understand how we can create the greatest impact...

    Location
    Woodland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Page Design

    Make Your Brand Leap off the Page.

    Page Design believes that everyone has a story to tell. Because of this, for more than 40 years, our mission has been to use incredible graphic design and web solutions to successfully tell our clients' stories...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.3 4.3 (4)

  • Frog

    Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

    Frog (part of CapgeminiInvent) is a global creative and design consultancy founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco. With over 2,000 employees and studios in North America, Europe, and Asia, Frog fuses strategy, design, data and technology to reimagine products, services and businesses. The firm...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
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    4.8 4.8 (4)

  • Six Degrees LA

    Taking Your Brand to New Heights

    Six Degrees LA understands that successful strategies begin with creative concept development. Our team of passionate professionals is driven to design innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs—solutions that stand out! With years of results-driven experience behind us, you can trust our team...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • The Shipyard

    Engineering Brand Love.

    The Shipyard is an independent, full-service agency that integrates creative, media, data and technology to build performance-driven brands audiences genuinely love...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
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    2.8 2.8 (5)

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